Tuesday, December 1, 1998 ‘Girl’ strains to see fame’s failings THEATER: Exploration of illusionary dream stalls in mediocre production By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff Crowded clothing stores line Melrose Avenue, displaying the multitudes of low-cut party dresses and assorted accouterments. Read more...

Tuesday, December 1, 1998 On subject of music criticism, father believes he knows best COLUMN: Dad promotes interest in talents of Ice Cube, Marilyn Manson This Thanksgiving break my father gave me a lot to be grateful for. Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Hoovering near success Import band Hooverphonic impresses audiences with their new lead-singer while string instruments give their sophomore album a timeless quality By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Senior Staff Don’t call them trip-hop, don’t call them electronica, just call them good. Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Novel explores new counterculture BOOK: Author examines drug use, cult practices of ’90s social movement By Howard Ho Daily Bruin Contributor Everyone knows that the counterculture in the 1960s was nothing more than a harmless rebellion against the status quo of the rigid, repressive conservatism of the 1950s. Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Sound Bites Pete Rock, "Soul Survivor" It’s hard to believe that at one time Peter Philips (a.k.a. Pete Rock) competed with DJ Premier for the title of hip-hop’s best producer. Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Versatile artist receives recognition for work ART: Retrospective of Wayne’s thought-provoking creations illustrates futuristic vision, effect on others By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor For Los Angeles artist June Wayne, "The future is now." A futurist artist and founder of the world-renowned Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Wayne’s work now appears at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Read more...

Monday, November 30, 1998 Writer, stars hit jackpot with comedy set in Ireland FILM: Actors, director awaken mature themes of friendship, adventure By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Film critics are buzzing about the newest golden boys since Matt Damon and Ben Affleck – only this time the boys are actually in their golden years. Read more...